Transportation Engineer 3/Construction Project Engineer, PN 20060692

Job Description

Transportation Engineer 3/Construction Project Engineer, PN 20060692

(
260004DL
)

Organization
:

Transportation - District 07
Agency Contact Name and Information
:

Amanda Piper amanda.piper@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
:

Aug 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
:

District 7 HQ

1001 St. Marys Avenue

Sidney

45365
Primary Location
:

United States of America-OHIO-Shelby County-Sidney

Compensation
:

$40.40 - $57.67
Schedule
:

Full-time
Work Hours
:

07:30 AM To 04:30 PM, may vary
Classified Indicator
:

Classified
Union
:

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill
:

Civil Engineering
Technical Skills
:

Civil Engineering
Professional Skills
:

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Time Management

Agency Overview
Job Description
Transportation Engineer 3/Construction Project Engineer, PN 20060692
Will manage construction projects in the southern portion of District 7: Miami, Clark, Greene, &/or Montgomery Counties
.
What You Will do:
Administer transportation projects from the preconstruction meeting through the finalization process including running meetings, writing change orders, approving materials and processing estimates for payment.
Work with contractors to resolve issues in the field.
Interpret plans for construction and ensure that the contractor is in compliance with plans and specifications.
Monitor maintenance of traffic operations on projects to ensure that our work zones are safe for the motoring public.
Supervise lower-level engineers, managers and highway technicians (inspectors) that are working on your assigned projects.
Benefits to you:
Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
Receive 11 pay holidays.
Receive regular pay increases.
Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental, and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
Experience growth opportunities within organization
Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the
Total Rewards website
!
Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors Valid Driver's
License Required to operate a state vehicle.
Position designated Career Professional per Section 5501.20
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our
Total Rewards website
! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of
eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (
such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
)

& Optional Deferred Compensation (
Ohio Deferred Compensation
)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as group or project leader providing work direction & training to engineering technicians &/or lower-level engineers or 12 mos. exp. in conducting engineering related research (i.e., conducting engineering related research only applies to staff specialist positions); if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess valid driver's license.
-Or licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 2, 85642; if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess valid driver's license.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated registration.
Job Skills:
Civil Engineering
Supplemental Information
All exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period. This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards. If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

This position has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.
All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

Qualifications
Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as group or project leader providing work direction & training to engineering technicians &/or lower-level engineers or 12 mos. exp. in conducting engineering related research (i.e., conducting engineering related research only applies to staff specialist positions); if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess valid driver's license.
-Or licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 2, 85642; if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess valid driver's license.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated registration.
Job Skills:
Civil Engineering